Feast your eyes on these lovely images from Swedish photographer and stylist Pernilla Hed! Full of that special appreciation for color and light that seems unique to Scandinavian countries, they make me want to abandon the city for a green and breezy meadow somewhere. I would happily do all my laundry by hand if I could hang it to dry from birch trees!*
A major fix for my pillow addiction! I love how this shot combines the homespun, handcrafted feel of the cushions--that little deer applique!--with the Moroccan bazaar effect of the silver light fixture and tea pot.
A stunning shade of blue. What would you call this hue? Robin's egg? Aqua? Whatever it is, it looks perfect contrasted with touches of pure pink. And there's that Swedish love of chandeliers again!
More blue, this time with a retro-kitsch vibe. The wallpaper is used to terrific effect here; it prevents the cabinets from feeling cold or stark. And a backsplash in the kitchen is a great budget-friendly way to get a hint of pattern without having to buy rolls and rolls of paper.
I'm more of a shower than a bath girl, but even I could be convinced to take a soak in this tub. Splash rose oil in the water, close the door, crank up the volume on some Debussy, and lean back with a juicy romance novel!
Perhaps the only thing that could tear me away from that rose-scented bath is the prospect of a mid-summer dinner by lantern light! I adore the idea of having a vibrant collection of cushions and throws reserved for outdoor dining; it would turn every meal into a special event!
Finally, I couldn't resist this close-up of a simple summer bouquet. Proof that you don't need a fancy floral arrangement to bring life into a space--just a casual collection of blossoms, a special vase, and voila! Instant happy!
*Okay, who am I kidding? I would happily supervise someone else doing my laundry by hand while I sipped a lemonade.
All images courtesy of Pernilla Hed.
Absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | July 02, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Love *all* of these :)!!
Posted by: cara | July 02, 2009 at 06:40 AM
The Swedes are seriously clever people! They're all over the blogoshpere, and it's well deserved.
Posted by: The Deco Detective | July 02, 2009 at 06:49 AM
::Sigh:: these photos are so lovely and inspiring! It brings me peace just looking at them! One thing I have always wanted is a well-designed area with a window seat, and I just adore the image you have here of that blue wooden seat!
Posted by: Emily | July 02, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Fantastic! I want all those pillows! And I want to move to Sweden...
Posted by: Amy | July 02, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Oh wow! Birch trees are so dreamy - what a shot! That blue room is spectacular! I would definitely call it robin's egg blue! ... and gorgeous!
Great, great photos, thanks for the introduction to the artist!
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | July 02, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Beautiful photography & beautiful spaces. How I adore the kitchen with it's unpredictable wallpaper. Lovely!
Posted by: Deborah Milne | July 02, 2009 at 07:00 AM
I absolutely adore those outdoor spaces! I can just imagine sitting out there in the summertime with a glass of wine and a good book... delicious!
Posted by: D.S. | July 02, 2009 at 07:18 AM
that lighting over the little outdoor table is magic!
Posted by: Emily | July 02, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Beauty-full!! I see you lost your writer's block! Congrats!!
Posted by: TheBeautyFile | July 02, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Omg, Anne...you've outdone yourself again! These images are amazing. :)
Posted by: simply hue | July 02, 2009 at 09:45 AM
so funny that shot with the birch trees and laundry. i love that. for years, i washed all of my clothes and hung them on the line, when the line ran out, i started hanging them everywhere, all over tree branches etc. nothing like bringing clothes in from the outside with all of those sweet smells. i sooo want to be sitting under that nightime umbrella in the 2nd to last photo. with wine and good company!
Posted by: robin pulsifer | July 02, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Everyone is so light and airy ~ beautiful. I love blue and these hues are lovely. Thank you.
Posted by: Paula Grace | July 02, 2009 at 12:49 PM
lovely work. i would love to see my sister's place photographed like this. you would die for her vintage apartment, anne! i'm gonna try to post some of my own pics of it soon—they won't be anything like these, but they still show how great her place is.
Posted by: georgia | July 02, 2009 at 01:19 PM
amazing photos!!
Posted by: Tina {Luphia loves...} | July 02, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I would love to have paned windows like in the second photo! It would give my city apartment a country feel.
Posted by: Allie | July 02, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I love her work! And i love that tub and would happily unwind there with a glass of bubbles after a long day!
Posted by: Blair | July 02, 2009 at 06:12 PM
She has a great eye for details, certainly. I find she takes such natural photos, nothing looks overtly staged or fake - although, we know the first image was set up. I'm enjoying some of the unique combinations / thanks for posting~
Posted by: Sarah Klassen/Haute Design | July 02, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: The Lil Bee | July 03, 2009 at 07:28 PM
I LOVE LOVE that kitchen! It's perfect. I'm saving it to my inspiration folder..the colours are beautiful and the wallpaper is too
Posted by: Helen | July 05, 2009 at 09:23 AM
I've been brooding on how to light up our trees for our housewarming in 2 weeks. I'd rather not default to our xmas lights but may have waited too long to order lanterns...
Posted by: ambika | July 05, 2009 at 09:10 PM
this beautiful home should be mine...
Posted by: tiina | July 06, 2009 at 11:32 AM
LOVE the kitchen!! the wallpaper and cabinets are DIY heaven.
Posted by: my favorite and my best | July 06, 2009 at 04:26 PM
that dinner by lantern shot has got be drooling!!! ugh, how i wish i had that little escape in my backyard..or a yard for that matter. :)
Posted by: Amanda | July 06, 2009 at 09:06 PM